Why are Chinese exchanges still considered Tier 2?

We still consider them as Tier 2 exchanges because they still hold onto some of their past customers and because they have the technology for the future. There are rumours that the Chinese government allows these exchanges to operate but keeps tabs on their transactions.

How are the best crypto exchanges selected?

The top picks were selected based on more than 20 weighted criteria, including trading fees (weighted 20%), withdrawal fees (15%), and whether an exchange offers cold storage of crypto assets (weighted 10%). For further information about our selection criteria and process, our complete methodology is available.

How do you choose a cryptocurrency exchange?

Our team reviewed 28 cryptocurrency exchanges and collected over 1000 data points before selecting our top choices. The top picks were selected based on more than 20 weighted criteria, including trading fees (weighted 20%), withdrawal fees (15%), and whether an exchange offers cold storage of crypto assets (weighted 10%).